Engineering Specialist, Process

Engineering Specialist - Process We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.In this position... You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.You'll have... High School Diploma or GED1 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experienceFMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experienceBachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or equivalent to this.Even better, you may have...Effective oral and written communication skills2 or more years in the automotive industry8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skillsSolid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream MappingFamiliarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experienceKnowledge of TQM and Kaizen MethodsValidated experience with Visual Factory ManagementErgonomic analysis knowledge and experienceSuccessful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skillsYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 6-8- from $72,480 -$162,120For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.#LI-Onsite#engineeringspecialistprocess#LI-AZ1#LI-BO1What you'll do...Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Transmission AssemblyDrive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and productivityApply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and productsDevelop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processesLead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelinesConduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as requiredAnalyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventoryCreate process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processesLead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practicesEnsure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standardsBack up ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as requiredIdentify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvementsDevelop Back-up Processes to ensure production throughput sustainment.Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-14